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curation

American  
[kyoo-ray-shuhn] / kyʊˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of curating a collection of some kind.

  2. the role or duties of a curator.


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Greg Silverman, global director of brand economics at Interbrand, notes that strong content curation is important as Netflix faces intensifying competition from YouTube and live TV platforms, along with possible consumer pushback on price hikes.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Call it a bit of meta, Charlie Kaufman-esque curation amid a week of art events anchored by Frieze, the massive international fair that opens today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

While Epstein, Evans, and Preston toiled on the group’s behalf, Sir George’s dogged curation of The Beatles’ sound will ensure a listenership across the centuries.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

Instead, the platform was "more commonly used by individuals collating images for inspiration and idea curation," she said.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

“For decades now, I’ve watched the evolution of music and music curation, and I feel like I have something adequate to add to the conversation,” said Solange, who released her first album, “Solo,” at 15.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025